fromBig Think1 month agoJWST captures its most extreme gravitational lens everJWST's observations unveil extraordinary cosmic features through gravitational lensing, showcasing the effects of gravity on galaxy structures.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com2 months agoWhat Is a Galaxy?The term 'galaxy' derives from the ancient Greek 'galaktikos kyklos,' meaning 'milky circle,' referring to the Milky Way, our home galaxy.OMG science
OMG sciencefromBig Think5 months agoHow astronomers solved the "Zone of Avoidance" puzzleSpiral nebulae avoid the galactic plane, presenting a puzzle in astronomy, resolved by the advent of infrared observations.